In this news alert:

On 23 May 2018, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed the initial list of occupations for which, from 1 July 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals will have to test the Swiss labour market by advertising.

At the same time, the Federal Council simplified the preparation and publication of the list and delegated it to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF).

Positions in these occupations will have to be advertised online for five days through the Public Employment Service (PES).